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I just created a recipe for mini meatballs that uses quinoa instead of breadcrumbs (the recipe is gluten free). It looks kind of strange and there is that slight crunch from the quinoa. I thought I was not going to like it because it really is not a meatball but rather a vegetable ball with ground turkey.

But, as I have been thinking of how different they are, I keep eating them.

With a tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out 20-24 balls into oily pan. Dip fingers in oil and rub on opposite palm. Repeat with the other hand. Roll ball lightly and put back in pan. Oil hands about every three balls.

Broil until crisp on one side. Gently flip and broil until crisp. Gently remove from pan, add more olive oil and repeat until done. Makes at least 50 small balls.

I am still deciding what kind of a dipping sauce I would like to use. These would make a great hor d’oeuvre with a cup of toothpicks and some tomato vodka sauce.

I was also thinking of making some orzo, tossing it with olive oil and heating some jar tomato sauce for a delicious entree.